Otago · Hiking

Tautuku Bay Nature Walk (DoC)

0.4 mi
round trip
133 ft
climb
123 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Tautuku Bay Nature Walk (DoC) is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Otago, New Zealand. It runs between about 0 ft and 120 ft above sea level, with roughly 120 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Owaka, about 14 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Florence Hill and Soaker Hill. For camping, Papatowai Campsite and The Whistling Frog Resort are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Tautuku Bay Nature Walk (DoC) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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